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Measuring Day & Exercise Minutes from 1/3-3/25http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4117470
I told myself that I wouldn't step on the scale for Lent. I'm not Catholic, but I become obsessed with that stupid metal box, and I put myself down when the numbers don't move down. I'll step back on that metal box on Easter. <BR>
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From 1/3-3/25 I've lost 8.25" around my body. <BR>
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I've done 3279 minutes of exercise. <BR>
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I've had 2 slip ups in this time. Both were due to boredom/loneliness (my DH travels 3 out of 4 weeks a month and I find myself getting lonely and turn t...Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:31:39 ESTLost even an OUNCE? Do this to SEE what you've lost!http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4081067
Many years ago, I worked for Weight Watchers. I had lost 70lbs. on their program and thought that working for them would keep me on track. I was one of the ladies that weighed folks each week. I heard a lot of cheers and a lot of excuses at the scale each week. One memory sticks in my mind: <BR>
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I remember a woman coming in and being extremely upset because she had only lost one pound. "One pound! That's it? I worked so hard this week, and all I lose is a lousy pound? Why am I even doin...Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:43:28 ESTNeed Advice on a NICE coffee grinder/maker. Help!http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3834672
Okay Spark friends, I need your help. My father and I want to buy my brother/sis-in-law a REALLY NICE coffee grinder/maker. I tried to call our local Starbucks for their advice, but no one answered the phone. We are looking to spend around $100 for the maker. Any advice? I need to order and ship it to them ASAP in order to get it by Christmas. Thanks in advance for your advice! <BR>
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Shan <em>446</em> Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:06:05 ESTGratitude/Attitude - It is all how you see the worldhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3726259
A friend sent this to me. She knows that I tend to see the bad side first with anything personal in my life. As my husband says, I'm pessimistic when it comes to myself, my family, or money. I'm hopeful/supportive for friends, extended family, etc., but not with anything that involves myself. My motto has always been: Hope for the best, but expect the worse. I know that isn't a very good way to go about life, but it has helped prepare me for the potholes on my journey. <BR>
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I think my ...Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:21:28 ESTBeginning of Week 2 on P90X & a good attitudehttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3600938
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The funny thing about getting your head right with diet & exercise, is that you become impatient. You finally look in the mirror and say to yourself: “What the HELL were you thinking to eat all that junk over the years? Just look at you. It is going to take a while to fix this mess you’ve gotten into”. You realize that those 2nd helpings, slugging it on the couch, “sure, I’ll have dessert” moments have brought you to this point. Those slim jeans have been sobbing in the back of yo...Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:25:19 ESTDay 1 & 2 on P90Xhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3579656
I’m the first to admit that I am a big marshmallow. My upper body strength is close to the consistency of orange Jell-O. My legs are strong from lots of running/Tae-Bo/Turbo Jam/Walking. From the waist up, I’m a physical wimp. <BR>
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My brother recently told me that I needed to work on my muscles. I have read that women over 40 start losing muscle mass at an alarming rate. Not doing strength training a few days a week is asking for bad posture, bone loss, and possibly that “grandma slump”...Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:52:27 EST"C" is for Cookie..and Chocolate...and Creamer...and Chips...andhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3561258
I've come to the realization that foods beginning with "C" are my downfall. These foods call to me. They seem quite innocent at first, but they are fiendish little things. Just a taste, that is all they ask of me. They know that I can't resist them. They call to me. "Eat us, Shan. We'll stay on your thighs. We'll make your muffin-tops into full-fledged loaves. Eat us!" <BR>
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Chocolate (the milky, melts in your mouth kind) <BR>
Creamer (coffee just isn't coffee without it) <BR>
Cookies (m...Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:11:44 ESTAnti-social? Me? Let's just say that I have a trust problem. How's that?http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3544602
If you ask people about me, they will probably tell you that I am kind. They will say that I wear bowling shirts, Converse shoes, am creative, drive a Mustang, volunteer even when I don't have the time, and am giving. They will say nice things about me, but they will probably also say that I am guarded. <BR>
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When I met my husband (who was my brother's best friend at the time), my parents turned from me. My mom came to my wedding and told everyone that would listen: "I'll give it 6 mont...Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:29:34 ESTLife Lessons I wish I could tell my teen selfhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3532881
I was just telling a childhood friend via Facebook that we are all a work in progress. She is depressed because she feels old, fat, ugly, and worn down. She has suffered from a bad marriage (now divorced), and is now supporting two lively teens. She is angry with where her life has gone. Do any of these things sound familiar to you? <BR>
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I think we all have experiences in our lives that have formed who we are today. Some were amazing and some were awful. You know what? We are getting b...Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:03:42 ESTI love this quote - I've found one of those guys :)http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3514557
I was looking for a quote to post on our 1 Day Challenge team, and also ran across this. I just love squishy stuff like this: <BR>
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"Find a guy who calls you beautiful instead of hot, who calls you back when you hang up on him, who will lie under the stars and listen to your heartbeat, or will stay awake just to watch you sleep... wait for the boy who kisses your forehead, who wants to show you off to the world when you are in sweats, who holds your hand in front of his friends, w...Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:25:12 ESTAn Experiment: Fruit/Veg juice 3 day detox - Summaryhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3479941
I've been curious about doing this for a while. I recently saw an advertisement for Cooler Cleanse (Selma Hayak's program). They charge $175 for 3 days worth of juice! Wowwiee! I read the ingredients thoroughly on her webpage, and decided to give it a try. I went to the store and bought pretty much everything that were in her juices. How much did I spend? $41! <BR>
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The first day was EXTREMELY difficult. Ok, that is an understatement. Hard, hard, hard. I found that I had a splitting hea...Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:42:25 ESTThe ONE THING - Curly Had It Righthttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3445462
Post from my webpage dated: 05/2008 <BR>
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Do you remember the movie City Slickers? It had Billy Crystal and Jack Palance in it. It was popular when it came out, but it wasn’t the comedy that made an impact on me. It was one small set of lines that Jack Palance’s character, Curly, made. Here it is: <BR>
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Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? <BR>
[holds up one finger] <BR...Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:29:55 ESTBeing insecure because of my husband's dream...Stupid mehttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3444498
WARNING: There is some intimate stuff in here, so be warned. I'm being pretty honest in here, and you might not want to know some of this stuff.... <BR>
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I woke up around 2am this morning because my husband was coming back to bed. I assumed that he had gone to the bathroom, so I asked if everything was ok. He replied: "Yeah, I just had an amazing dream and had to take care of something." Of course, I asked him about his dream. He went on to say: <BR>
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"Well, I had this dream that I ...Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:50:24 ESTDon't believe in PRAYER? Say "Thanks" just the samehttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3435791
(NOTE: This blog post is from my website at: www.slimyfish.net) <BR>
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I was on Facebook the other day, when a childhood friend made this comment: <BR>
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“You’ll pray for me? OK, then, I’ll think for you.” <BR>
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I know her to be a liberal, and highly educated woman. I also know that whenever someone says anything regarding Christianity (or a world view she doesn’t like), she gets quite upset. I thought about her comment, and against better judgement, I threw out my response: <BR>...Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:47:33 ESTREAL ADVICE for long distance runners (Those in the back with the strollers..like me)http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3435699
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Feel free to check out my other site for quirky blog entries <BR>
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I’ve had people ask me over the last few years for running tips. Sure, I’m an overweight, slow runner. I'm not a professional runner with sponsors. I have love handles and a slow pace. However, I have learned some valuable information that I would like to share. The extremely dedicated runner (you know who you are…at the front of the race…in the seed...Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:11:44 ESTAesop Fable Regarding Money - *grin*http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3408023
A man carved a statue of Hermes out of wood and took it to market. The day wore on and no buyer appeared, so the man began to cry his wares, reminding everyone that Hermes was a god guaranteed to bring in both money and good luck. A passerby asked him: "Look here, if he's such a moneymaker, why do you want to get ride of him?" The Vendor replied: "The gods always take their time, and it so happens that I need cash right now." <BR>
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-From The Fables of Aesop by David LevineWed, 7 Jul 2010 14:26:54 ESTTexans in Japan - Day 9 & LAST DAYhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3116357
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<link>slimyfish.net/?p=481 </link> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:00:36 ESTTexans in Japan - Day 6http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3116182
<link>slimyfish.net/?p=474 </link> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:00:04 ESTCrazy Texans in Japan - Day 5http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3098214
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<link>slimyfish.net/?p=420 </link> Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:07:27 ESTCrazy Texans in Japan - Day 1http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3081361
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For all of my Spark friends that want to read about our 9 day trip to Tokyo.Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:06:39 ESTCredit Card Craziness - Spitting Nails Angry Here!http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3050351
Today we got a notice from our credit card company. Before I go into what lovely news we received from them, I’ll give you some background. My husband and I almost never use our credit cards. We only use them for emergencies (i.e. tires, medical, etc.). We own 3 cards and only 1 has a balance. We have impeccable credit and try to overpay whatever is due each month. <BR>
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We have two used cars that we were paying on monthly. A while back, we decided to take the remainder due on the cars a...Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:29:35 ESTAnyone out there done a neighborhood bootcamp? Opinions?http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2745762
Has anyone ever done a fitness bootcamp? I REALLY need to lose 25-30lbs before I start marathon training season again. My knees need me to lose these pounds I have been carrying since our son was born (13yrs ago!). <BR>
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If anyone has ever done one of these 4-12 week camps, can you tell me your experience? Did you feel it was worth the money? We have a new one starting in our neighborhood. They don't post how much it is, but before I make the leap, I want some honest feedback. My husband...Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:18:48 ESTFollowing a dream...and terrified to failhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2497173
I have an interview on Sunday afternoon. An interview to follow a dream of mine - to paint murals professionally. <BR>
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I was an art major in school and got a scholarship to become an art teacher. I got married and quit college after 6 months. With lots of hard work, I became a Marketing Director, and then a mom. I quit working to raise & homeschool our son (now 13). All that time, I have done art here and there. I have taught art to other homeschoolers. I have done logos and flyers for...Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:45:32 EST99% attitude and 1% consistancyhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2463590
I really think the above makes a difference in numbers falling on the scale & measuring tape. We all know that eating right, exercise, drinking water, getting plenty of sleep, and stressing less helps take off the pounds. What happens when you are doing all of that, but we have a horrible attitude? It is almost as if you expect yourself to fail. You sabotage yourself. <BR>
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You can be doing everything textbook perfect and still not lose anything. That has happened to me. I wonder: "Why ...Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:00:20 ESTHaving something to work towards WORKS!http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2460600
Last year, I had 6 months to train for the Walt Disney World Goofy Races. Knowing that I would have to run 39.3 miles in 2 days pushed me to run 6 days a week. I felt fantastic and was incredibly confident. Having that big goal in my future made me work hard. <BR>
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I told myself that I was going to train for the next marathon season in August. I have been running on and off, but not the distances that I was earlier in the ye...Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:23:55 ESTWhat I have learned this weekhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2447838
I consider myself a person of high morals. I believe in taking responsibility for my actions. I tend to apologize first when there has been a confrontation, even when I am not wrong. I try incredibly hard to help others, and live up to my promises. I write thank you notes. I try to return things in better condition than I borrowed them. That is just who I am. <BR>
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Lately, I have been very angry. Angry at people around me. Why? I see people that I care about not taking responsibility fo...Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:49:30 ESTEVERY Color, Race, Religion, Sex, and Age..http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2390063
From the Friday 9/11 Challenge on the 1 Day Challenge Team (EVERYONE is welcome to join) <BR>
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Challenge 09/11/09: <em>220</em> <em>105</em> <em>232</em> <em>105</em> <em>220</em> <BR>
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Happy Friday 9/11 to you... <BR>
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This day marks a tragic event in the history of our world: <BR>
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- The attack and subsequent collapse of the World Trade Center Twin Towers in NYC <BR>
...Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:40:48 ESTThinking positive & getting serious about next marathon seasonhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2364865
This is day 3 of eating FANTASTICALLY. I even made my son chocolate milk this a.m. and didn't have a sip (something I always do). I put on a pair of walking shorts and I wasn't suffocating in them. That is always a good sign. The scale and I have never been friends, so I am gauging my progress with how my clothes fit. I would LOVE to get back into my size 6 pair of jeans again. *wishful sigh inserted here* <BR>
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I printed out a new Hal Higdon Intermediate I schedule today for my next mar...Tue, 1 Sep 2009 13:27:53 ESTAnyone else love "You Are What You Eat"?http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2362438
I am a huge BBC America fan. One of my absolute favorite shows is: "You are what you eat" with Gillian McKeith. This show takes a person with each episode and evaluates what they eat in a week. The host then actually has a lay-out of exactly what they ate in a week. It is always a huge shocker to the guest when they see all of the brown/tan foods (the processed garbage like white bread, white rice, candy, etc.) Very rarely do these folks eat anything green! <BR>
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The host puts the guest ...Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:27:27 ESTFYI! New Balance Shoes & Apparel on sale online-10% off + free shipping!http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2353656
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I buy all of my running shoes from these folks. I have probably purchased about 10 things from them (mostly shoes) and have NEVER been unhappy. They ship extremely fast too. I thought I would post this as many of us exercise, but need to watch our pennies. <BR>
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P.S. Check out the apparel area. Some things are marked down 70%! I saw many running skirts and wicking clothing in there.Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:09:15 ESTPersonality Testhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2313637
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This is my personality test results. This is my personal webpage. At the bottom of the results is the link for you to take your own. It is free. Sort of fun to see what "the professionals" think about your personality.Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:23:48 ESTMy 1st day in New York Cityhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2204488
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<link>slimyfish.net/?p=349 </link> Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:50:49 ESTJust disgusted by teen shoplifting...http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2114578
I left the grocery store tonight behind 2 teenage boys. About half way to my car, I realized that they were taking food out of their pockets that they had stolen from the store. They looked around the parking lot and were showing off their "loot" to each other. It made me so angry and disgusted. These kids had to have been about 14. How did they get away with stealing when there are security cameras all over stores nowadays? <BR>
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All I kept thinking was: "Where are the parents to these ...Mon, 1 Jun 2009 23:52:59 ESTI'm an Aunt & an Uncle today! LOLhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2113450
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My brother and his wife had their twins today. Baxter was born at 12:56 and weighed 6lb7oz. His sister, Zoe, was born a minute later at 12:57 and weighed 5lb1oz. Both kiddos are soft, pink, and have all their fingers & toes. <BR>
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My brother called for a quick minute with the wonderful news. I didn’t get to talk to my sister-in-law, but I am sure that she was ecstatic as well. I had tears in my eyes when I got off of the phone. My brother sounded so happy. <BR>
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Now, I h...Mon, 1 Jun 2009 17:20:01 ESTWhen God talks to you (through others I mean)http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2109679
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Okay God, I get it. You have been trying to tell me something. For the last few weeks, the lessons and discussions at our church seem to be focused right at me. Letting go of stress, forgiveness, and realizing that there are some things you just can’t change. <BR>
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For months and months, I have been stressed out over something I have no control over. I see someone continuously hurt others and it makes my heart ache. I feel frustrated. I feel angry. I feel disappointed. I feel prote...Sun, 31 May 2009 15:00:46 ESTFrustrated artist here....http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2096351
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(From my personal webpage...just had to vent) -ShanTue, 26 May 2009 22:40:05 ESTWhat I have learned in my 40 years....http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2032614
Today is my 40th birthday. Where on earth did the years go, by the way? Seriously? One minute I was graduating high school...today there is grey hair in my brush and my son is approaching the teen years! <BR>
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The funny thing is that when you are younger, you think that people that are older "have it all together". Umm...that isn't necessarily true. I think that you can be one of those people that is always learning about yourself and the world. I think I am one of those people. <BR>
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Okay. Why is it that as parents, we now feel that the world is more dangerous now then when we were growing up? Why do we get worried when our kids play in the front yard? Why do we drive kids to school instead of letting them walk? Why are we happy with letting our kids sit in front of a mindless box instead of discovering the world outside? Why? Because we have been programmed to be scared of every possibility. We live in fear, and sadl...Mon, 4 May 2009 14:43:58 ESTFeeling sad. Our dog had surgery & might have cancer :(http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2011586
Our dear black lab, Jack, is 10 yrs. old. When our son was 4, he bought our dog with his saved $20 from Easter/Christmas. The Humane Society where we got him said that he was found in a park full of ticks. No one had wanted to adopt him because people think that black dogs are mean & aggressive. He had the sweetest face and temperament. That was over 8 years ago. Jack & our son have been best friends ever since. <BR>
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We noticed a few lumps behind Jack's arms a couple of months ago. As ...Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:08:53 ESTNo kiddos weekend - Alone w/Hubby - WOOHOO!http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2003478
Our wonderful son is going on a Boy Scout camp tonight until late Sunday afternoon. Woohooo! My hubby and I haven't had a weekend alone in months. The funny thing is that one of our friends invited us to a party tomorrow night. Although we don't want to hurt our friend, time alone together is precious. Does that sound bad? <BR>
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I am blessed to be married with my best friend. Nothing makes me happier then to be snuggled up next to him on the couch watching an old movie. <BR>
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Wooh...Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:17:18 ESTCrazy stuff on my mindhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2002321
Ever have times in your life when you just have too much going on? You wake up every morning with a huge list of things to get accomplished. As you finish up the day, you realize that you didn’t get half of those things done. That’s me lately. <BR>
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We are coming to the end of our 7th grade. That’s a big deal. The teen years are just ahead of us now. The hormones are kicking in. I am glad that we have a boy during these years. Girls can be quite emotional (pms) and moody. However, boys h...Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:46:50 ESTDamage from hail stormhttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=1914478
Well, after the storm yesterday, I was anxious to see what happened to our house and my car. I found a few shingles on the ground outside. There are downed branches and our poor pecan and oak trees look pretty beat up. <BR>
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My car (a red '97 Mustang) has dings in it. Also there are two pretty good holes in the intake/windshield wiper base. From one of these holes, a hairline crack goes up about 6" on the windshield. <BR>
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My mother-in-law called this morning asking about the damag...Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:41:15 ESTHUGE hail today - Man! Those HURT!http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=1913290
We could hear the thunder coming in. The Doppler radar said that there was a chance of severe weather & flash flooding. This was going to be a big one. <BR>
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My son and I were getting ready to leave for guitar practice when the hail started coming down. At first, it was pea sized. It rapidly got to quarter sized. I thought I would run out and get some of the bigger pieces. In a matter of less then 2 minutes, we had ping-pong and golf ball sized hail. There were even some racket ball size...Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:41:17 ESTHardcore running w/weight vesthttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=1909795
Ok...so I did something....strange. I read somewhere that wearing a weighted vest can help you to strengthen your abs/back faster. I know, I know. Says who, Shan? <BR>
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Well, I went ahead and bought a 10# vest about 3 weeks ago on Ebay ($35 with shipping). I have worn it around the house when I am cleaning, and I can say that it does make me feel like I am working out my muscles a bit more. <BR>
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I have also gone speed walking while wearing the vest. I am sure that folks driving h...Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:52:42 ESTEmotional Family Roller Coastershttp://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=1907821
Ok...so my in-laws have been separated for 8 months now. My FIL has had a business start & fail in that time. He has also put them into a ton of debt. My MIL has been emotionally high and low. One minute my FIL is spending time with her, the next he is ignoring her for his friends. It has been emotionally draining for my husband, son, and I. My MIL mentioned that he will be moving back in due to finances/reconciliation and his upcoming surgery (where he will need her to take care of him). Are...Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:39:04 EST